Month: July 2017

Typhoon Nesat hits Taiwan A motorcyclist attempts to ride through floodwaters, as Typhoon Nesat hits Pingtung county in southern Taiwan on July 29, 2017. Taiwan came to a standstill on July 29 with power knocked out for part of the island as it braced for ... ( read original story ...)

Tropical storm Nesat brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to eastern and southern parts of Taiwan on Saturday (July 29), flooding streets and homes. Rough cut (no reporter narration). ROUGH CUT. NO REPORTER NARRATION. Nesat is the first typhoon to hit ... ( read original story ...)

Preparations are under way ahead of Typhoon Nesat's imminent arrival in the east of Taiwan. Nesat will be the first typhoon to hit Taiwan this year, and the centre of the storm is expected to make landfall late Saturday afternoon local time. The system is ... ( read original story ...)

Typhoon Nesat has made landfall in northern Taiwan and is now taking aim at southeastern China, but the risk for flooding and mudslides will be exacerbated as another tropical storm comes into play. Nesat, known as Gorio in the Philippines, maintained the ... ( read original story ...)

Typhoon Nesat has made landfall in Taiwan bringing damaging winds and torrential rain. BBC Weather's Stav Danaos looks at the forecast as the storm heads towards mainland China. Louise Lear takes a look at how our weather can influence the pollen count. ( read original story ...)

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan suffered flooding, widespread power outages and winds of over a hundred miles and hour as it was battered by its first typhoon of the year on Saturday. Much of the island came to a standstill, with most train services suspended and as ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei, July 29 (CNA) The Central Weather Bureau issued sea and land warnings for Tropical Storm Haitang, which formed earlier Saturday and was moving toward Taiwan, while Typhoon Nesat was expected to make landfall Saturday night. The bureau issued the ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei is one of the most gay-friendly cities in Asia. But it wasn't always this way. There was a time when LGBT people had to seek temporary escape in 228 Memorial Park as well as hidden gay bars and karaokes. Funky Club, a gay disco dance club, was ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan suspended trains and closed schools on Saturday as it braced for its first typhoon of the year. Typhoon Nesat -- which strengthened into a moderate storm Friday -- is already bringing crashing waves and strong winds to the east coast, where it is ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei, July 29 (CNA) Various scenic spots in the coastal and riverside areas of eastern Taiwan are closed or restricted to visitors on Saturday due to Typhoon Nesat, the East Coast National Scenic Area Administration under the Tourism Bureau has announced. ( read original story ...)

Anyone who follows domestic politics in Taiwan will have seen in recent days a series of brawls pitting opposition Kuomintang lawmakers against those from the majority Democratic Progressive Party. Faces have been slapped; necks choked; water sprayed; and ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan is increasing its focus on the Vietnamese healthcare sector with a view to promoting quality healthcare services and smart healthcare solutions in the country. Representatives of the Taiwanese healthcare sector visited Taiwan Expo 2017 to promote ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei, July 29 (CNA) Taiwan is expected to brace rainfall on Saturday as Typhoon Nesat is moving closer to the island, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). Nesat has intensified its strength to upgrade itself into a typhoon from a tropical store ... ( read original story ...)

Chinese social media users were angered by an Indian magazine cover showing a map of China without Tibet or Taiwan, heightening the tension between the regional powers amid a protracted border dispute. The revised map of China on the cover of the July 31 ... ( read original story ...)

Tesla released video from one of its latest markets – Taiwan, where Model S and Model X sales began earlier this year after years of waiting. “Taiwan embraces a new era of driving for a cleaner tomorrow and generations to come.” The island currently ... ( read original story ...)